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2722 messages, Last post on Sep 25, 2009 at 12:58 PM
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Replying to: wwest (Sep 24, 2008 8:29 am) Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity. Your vehicle is equipped with a high performance turbocharged engine that requires the use of synthetic motor oil. Always use Mobil 1 5W-30 or an equivalent oil that meets the Acura HTO-06 standard. Not all synthetic oils will meet this standard. Only use oils that display the HTO-06 standard on the label. Failure to use Mobil 1 or an equivalent oil that meets the HTO-06 standard can lead to a reduction in engine performance or durability, and can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. Also, are you saying that dealers use oil that doesn't meet API/SAE standards and the manufacturers overlook it?
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Replying to: infinitimn (Sep 24, 2008 1:55 pm) Unless enough people have caught on by now to make the dealers actually pay attention to the oil requirements. |
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Replying to: mfeirman (Sep 23, 2008 12:42 pm) They should offer something similar - otherwise what's the incentive for you to go to them? With this economy, it's in their best interest to lure every potential customer they can. They will lose nothing by changing the oil for free.
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Replying to: angelina247 (Sep 25, 2008 7:58 pm)
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Replying to: infinitimn (Sep 26, 2008 5:04 am) 
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My wife drives a 2008 RDX w/ Tech Package. The car has 9000 miles on it. From the very first day, we noticed a constant knocking sound from the rear. When we finally found the time to take it into the dealer, they said the rear driver-side strut was working ok, but was making a noise and needed replacement. Has anyone else encountered this problem? What was your course of action? Thanks in advance for all answers!
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Replying to: mfjarvind69 (Oct 28, 2008 1:45 pm) If so, let them replace it.. Struts last a long time, any more.. Having one new one isn't going to throw anything off.. regards, kyfdx
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Replying to: kyfdx (Oct 28, 2008 3:16 pm) I understand how struts work and that they last a long time, but was curious about other instances in such new cars....again, thanks for your insight about the warranty replacement! Take it easy.... |
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Replying to: edr10 (Jun 19, 2008 3:49 pm) ON another note tommorrow I will be doing a deal on a 2007 RDX base in mint shape only 11K miles on it, I am looking forward to it feel we got a great deal here in Coquitlam BC Canada. I am just hoping I get decent gas mileage some of the #'s I have seen are scary I would have got the 07 SE Murano I was trying to pick first but the deal just was not good enough Acura really went the extra mile to get my business...
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Replying to: ciscokidd (Nov 11, 2008 7:28 pm) In order to get the turbo to spool up quickly the engine must put LOTS of WASTE ENERGY into the exhaust manifold at the low end. Additionally in order to take full advantage of the BOOST the native compression ratio of the engine must be lowered. Both of those design effects result in HORRIBLY poor FE at normal highway cruising speeds. |
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